The Global Women Scholars Program (GWS) is a transformative initiative designed to empower and develop the next generation of leaders dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Through a comprehensive curriculum, mentorship opportunities, and hands-on projects, participants will learn what it means to be a global citizen, strengthen their cross-cultural skills, and be prepared to engage in the workplace in thoughtful and ethical ways. Our scholars will engage with leading experts, collaborate with like-minded peers, and participate in impactful initiatives that position themselves to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and more. Scholars will receive a stipend up to $12,000 to put toward an international internship that takes place in the summer between their sophomore and junior years.
Students selected for this prestigious program will be notified at the time of their acceptance to Bentley.
Program Details
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You can apply for the Global Women Scholars program when you apply to Bentley in the Common App. There will be two brief essay questions to respond to that will indicate your interest in the program.
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Global Women Scholars Program FAQS
The stipend will be credited to your student account prior to your departure. If there are no outstanding charges on your account, the amount will be refunded to you to use for your travel and living expenses.
Most internships are for credit. However, in the event that your internship is for pay, you will receive a reduced stipend amount since the stipend is intended to cover travel and living expenses. Also, international internships that occur during the academic year are covered by existing financial aid policies and may limit the amount of stipend you may receive.
Scholars will work with our Cronin Office of International Education to identify international internships. It will be up to the scholar to take advantage of all the services the center has to offer and ultimately it will be the scholar’s responsibility to apply and secure an internship.
It is expected that students enrolled in the program are interested in addressing one or more of the UN’s Global Sustainability Goals. One feature of the Global Women Scholars Program is that you will be offered streamlined enrollment in the International Business Program, which requires you to choose one Business major with international course offerings and an Arts & Science major with a global focus.
Yes. The program does not limit study abroad options.
The Global Women Scholars program is both an academic and co-curricular program. It is tailored for students looking for a unique leadership experience with a global lens. The cohorts for the program will be smaller by design, thus scholars will receive personalized attention to better advance each participant's development.
Complete the Global Women Scholars reply form through your BentleyConnect portal.
For answers to additional questions, please contact Dominique Wilburn at: dwilburn@bentley.edu